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Post by madairbrush on May 5, 2013 6:19:50 GMT -5
Hi folks, after such a long time, I am back with some new projects. Here comes the first one, a M47 Patton. I was inspired by edi and his "Forgotten Beast". I thought a long time how to build the fenders of the tank by myself. Edi used aluminium and I tried the same. But I wasn`t so happy with this. So I bought some brass sheets (o,12mm) and tried it in this way. I don`t want to glue all these parts. I want to solden it. I have seen the DVD of Adam Wilder, how to use pe parts. This was very helpful for me. So the first step of the M47 are the fenders...  5DMKII_20686 von mad_airbrush auf Flickr  5DMKII_20689 von mad_airbrush auf Flickr  5DMKII_20695 von mad_airbrush auf Flickr  5DMKII_20696 von mad_airbrush auf Flickr  5DMKII_20698 von mad_airbrush auf Flickr  5DMKII_20702 von mad_airbrush auf Flickr One of those hinges has a size of 2,5mm. F*** tiny, isn`t it? I have made them all by myself, no pe parts!! The problem is, there are not many good pe parts for this kit, so I have to make all these parts out of brass sheets... |
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Post by Leon on May 5, 2013 7:37:54 GMT -5
Count me in Matt,this looks like a nice project.Nice work on the soldering.  |
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Post by macmcconnell. on May 5, 2013 7:45:10 GMT -5
Look forward to seeing what you do with this
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Post by bullardino on May 5, 2013 7:51:50 GMT -5
I'm definitely in |
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Post by legend on May 5, 2013 10:31:24 GMT -5
Looking good, I`m in on this
Bill
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Post by bbd468 on May 5, 2013 11:18:12 GMT -5
Hiya Matt, this will be fun to see ya bring this one to another level. Nice start fella!  Gary |
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Post by dupes on May 5, 2013 22:15:34 GMT -5
Just recently found one of these...very encouraged by the reviews. One of them said "Best Italeri Kit Ever"!
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2013 3:08:04 GMT -5
Superbly neat brass work Matt, the M47 is a great tank to beat up too!  |
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Post by armorguy on May 6, 2013 9:36:45 GMT -5
Hinges look just perfect !
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Post by madairbrush on May 6, 2013 12:03:44 GMT -5
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Post by bullardino on May 6, 2013 12:08:52 GMT -5
Very nice |
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Post by Leon on May 6, 2013 17:16:43 GMT -5
Looking good Matt.Keep up the fine work. |
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Post by madairbrush on May 7, 2013 16:23:19 GMT -5
Thanks Dicky, it`s nice to be back for some tank modelling and rusting. Btw another project in the near future will be a 1951 VW beetle scale 1:16. That`s the first time, I use brass or pe parts. So the start was a bit hard for me. But now finally I have got the hang of it. Especially how to solden these materials... |
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Post by wbill76 on May 7, 2013 20:26:58 GMT -5
Looking good so far Matt! Will be watching this one with interest.
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madairbrush
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Post by madairbrush on May 8, 2013 13:36:49 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on May 8, 2013 16:46:29 GMT -5
Agree with Dicky Matt.That is some excellent brass work. |
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Post by deafpanzer on May 8, 2013 19:59:46 GMT -5
Fantastic work on the fenders!!!
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Post by venom1 on May 9, 2013 0:22:38 GMT -5
Excellent work with the brass Matt! Never tackled the stuff before. Rightly impressed! Cheers, Sam |
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Post by madairbrush on May 9, 2013 12:05:56 GMT -5
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Post by bullardino on May 9, 2013 12:43:59 GMT -5
Great job, Matt |
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Post by wbill76 on May 9, 2013 19:48:46 GMT -5
Sharp work on those fenders Matt, looking good.
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 10, 2013 11:08:02 GMT -5
The new fenders look great, very nice and clean work.
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Post by bbd468 on May 10, 2013 11:25:49 GMT -5
Hey Matt, some awesome works fella! Shes lookin real good! |
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Post by madairbrush on May 10, 2013 15:09:18 GMT -5
Thank you all for your great comments. Today I have made some details, like the engine. The problem is, I can`t find very good pictures of the engine inside the tank. I have only a few pictures of the single engine, that`s all. So I tried to give it a more 'natural look' with some hoses and wires... Maybe someone of you have some good pictures of an engine inside of a patton?  5DMKII_20808 von mad_airbrush auf Flickr  5DMKII_20809 von mad_airbrush auf Flickr  5DMKII_20810 von mad_airbrush auf Flickr |
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Post by Leon on May 10, 2013 15:24:16 GMT -5
Matt,the engine looks great with the hoses and wiring.Nice little detail work. |
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Post by madairbrush on May 10, 2013 17:00:08 GMT -5
So here comes the last update for tonight. (after this I go to bed  ) I painted the engine. At the moment it looks more or less 'new'. The next step will be weathering and rusting of the engine and the interior of the tank.  5DMKII_20813 von mad_airbrush auf Flickr  5DMKII_20814 von mad_airbrush auf Flickr |
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Post by Leon on May 10, 2013 17:48:35 GMT -5
Fantastic looking Matt.Hoses and wiring really set it off. |
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Post by wbill76 on May 10, 2013 20:12:59 GMT -5
Have to say that's the most creative use of bendy-straws I've seen on a model! They are perfect! Looking forward to more as you weather the engine bay and components. |
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Post by Steve Zuleski on May 10, 2013 20:24:58 GMT -5
Hiya Matt,
This is some incredible work buddy. I did the same with my M48, desperate need of accuracy. Great job and I've go this baby bookmarked!
Love it! Cheers, Ski.
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Post by bullardino on May 11, 2013 8:03:47 GMT -5
Wow, that engine looks great. After some weathering it'll be a treat |
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